Quality Technician Line Lead - 3rd shift

Job Description

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Training pay: $23.49 an hour
• Certified pay: $26.92 an hour
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
• Additional perks:  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental life insurance, etc.

Work Schedule:

• Third Shift (10PM – 6:30AM)
• Monday – Friday + $2.00 shift premium
• Ability to work all shifts as required by training needs
• Saturday and Sunday overtime days as needed

Plant Overview:

• Over 300 employees
• Holland Plant has been around since 1897
• Products produced: sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce
• Union Facility – Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Responsibilities & Duties:

·       Obtain product samples and prepare for various test and reviews.

·       Perform various determinations on products as required, such as, but not limited to: Salinity, acidity, pH, brix, sugar, vacuum, headspace, count, fill weight, finished goods, consistency, turbidity, color, spin test, drained weight, torque, defect levels, tamper evident function, temperature, package integrity and sieve.

·       Standardize and monitor instrument function

·       Maintain a current working knowledge of all analytical, statistical, and finished goods evaluation procedures

·       Acquire and properly store Quality Assurance samples.

·       Maintain accurate and complete records.

·       Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly working area. Including washing dishes and stocking lab supplies

·       Prepare barcode scanners for production lines at the beginning of every shift or line startup

·       Perform hourly glass audits on relevant production areas

·       Perform weekly GMP audits on relevant areas

·       Assist in troubleshooting as applicable when nonconformances are identified

·       Conduct glass inspections after breakage incidents on the lines

·       Verify Xray functionality on all applicable lines

·       Review Xray reject images for potential contaminants as necessary

·       Conduct hourly finished goods inspections including verification of proper codes and proper materials usage (bottle/cap/sleeve/etc)

·       Inform appropriate personnel of nonconformance to specifications.

·       Maintain a working knowledge of the pickle, vinegar and sauce manufacturing operations.

·       Set up and perform organoleptic reviews as required.

·       Maintain a working knowledge of and perform other Q.A. related duties as directed.

·       Keep work area clean and orderly.

·       Follow all safety and quality guidelines.

·       Perform any other duty as required by supervisor or lead person.

Qualifications:

·       GED or greater required

·       Requires applied mathematical skills

·       Requires accuracy in recordkeeping

·       Requires good standing within the company to maintain qualification

·       Requires computer literacy and capability to learn Quality Assurance systems

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Holland Factory

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].